Suspect Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Saturday, October 25, 2025 · 28-Down
Appeared in 5 New York Times Crosswords between November 2005 and October 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 25, 2025 · 28-Down · 5 letters
FISHY0 of 5 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
not as expected; "there was something fishy about the accident"; "up to some funny business"; "some definitely queer goings-on"; "a shady deal"; "her motives were suspect"; "suspicious behavior"
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Known letters
5 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
Other answers seen for this clue
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